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Warfighter of the week: Capt. Jeff Shi
Staff Sgt. Adam Grant
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz
-- -- Capt. Jeff Shi, 12th Air Force (Air Forces
Southern) operations research analyst, was rec-
ognized as the Warfighter of the Week, October
19, 2015.
Shi, a native of Austin, Texas, has been serv-
ing in the Air Force for 4 years. After graduating
high school, he attended the University of Texas
as an AF Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet.
He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree
in Computer Science.
“I joined ROTC on a whim, but after being a
part of it I realized that this was what I wanted to shooting, playing sports, and working out to
do,” Shi said. “I wanted to be a part of something
bigger than myself.”
As an operations research analyst, he is re-
sponsible for providing integrated analysis of air,
space and information operations assessments
and lessons learned across the AFSOUTH area
of operations.
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what I do is that I’m able to see the Air Force from (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Grant)
a different angle and perspective than most,” said
Shi. Capt. Jeff Shi, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) operations
research analyst, smiles after being presented the Warfighter
That ability to see information from a different of the Week from Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland, 12 AF (AFSOUTH)
perspective is a key to success in his career field. commander, during a staff meeting at Davis-Monthan AFB,
Ariz., Oct. 19, 2015.
“Capt. Shi is one of the most energetic offi-
cers I’ve met,” said Lt. Col. Cole Gulyas, 12th AF share their story. The Warfighter of the Week in-
(AFSOUTH) analyses and assessments division tuitive also aligns with the 12th AF (AFSOUTH)
chief. “That, combined with his in-depth analyti- commander’s priority of creating a work envi-
cal skillset, makes him the perfect advocate for ronment where someone knows you both pro-
applying cutting-edge solutions across the Air fessionally and personally. These outstanding
Force.” Airmen are selected by their directors based on
their contributions to the Air Force’s mission.
In his personal time Shi enjoys recreational
keep himself physically fit. He’s also been trying
his hand at home brewing.
In the future Shi would really like to focus on
becoming a proficient technical expert in his job
with the hopes of returning to the test and evalu-
ation world.
Warfighter of the Week is an opportunity for
the Airmen throughout 12th AF (AFSOUTH) to
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